Counterfeit money appears in West Nipissing

Businesses are being warned about counterfeit money coming into the community. West Nipissing Police received a complaint Sunday from a local pharmacy. Police learned that a young man with short hair wearing a white top and shorts attended the store, requested change for a $20 and upon receiving two $10 bills left the store. The suspect’s identity is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Police received another complaint Monday from a business owner who contacted police after the counterfeit money was discovered while conducting financial review of payments. The police have secured the counterfeit $20 bills. The investigation is ongoing.